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Pranavi Urs Makes History at Asian Games, Wins India's First Women's Golf Gold Medal!
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News18•03-10-2026, 10:22
Pranavi Urs Makes History at Asian Games, Wins India's First Women's Golf Gold Medal!
- •Pranavi Urs made history by winning India's first-ever women's golf gold medal at the Asian Games 2026.
- •The 23-year-old golfer from Mysore ended a four-decade drought for India in women's golf at the Asian Games.
- •She previously showcased her mental toughness and international experience by winning against men at the IGPL Invitational Tournament.
- •Her experience on the Ladies European Tour honed her game, allowing her to play on diverse courses and challenging conditions.
- •Pranavi's journey began in childhood, dominating the junior circuit and turning professional at 17.
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At the 2026 Asian Games held in Nagoya, Japan, 23-year-old golfer Pranavi Urs won the individual gold medal with a score of 15-under-par 265, becoming the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games golf gold medal.
In her IGPL debut at the Mumbai Invitational, Pranavi Urs shot an incredible bogey-free 8-under 60 and later triumphed in a mixed field by surpassing top male professionals with a score of 14-under par to claim the title.
Aditi Ashok won a silver medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games, which was the only medal won by an Indian woman in golf at the event until Pranavi Urs captured the historic gold in Nagoya.
